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Kansai International Airport IN　OUT

5D4N Route: Autumn in Nara, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka

Kansai International Airport　DepartureRenting cars

Approx. 1 hr

Horyuji Temple

11 103 258*33

Approx. 40 mins

Sightseeing in Nara Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofukuji Temple, etc.

11 386 243*03【Todaiji Temple】

Approx. 30 mins

Ujicha no Sato　Wazuka Tea Plantation

502 453 123*14

Approx. 30 mins

Sightseeing in Uji in Byodoin Temple, Uji desserts, etc.

7 202 278*28【Byodoin Temple】

This historic temple is home to the Phoenix Hall, which is depicted on the obverse of the Japanese 10 yen coin. It is registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994. The highlights include the sitting statue of Amida Nyorai and the atmospheric garden.

116 Uji Renge, Uji-shi, Kyoto

Within Uji　Accommodation

7 201 402*41【Uji Station】

Approx. 1 hr

Saimyoji Temple

101 049 643*77

Approx. 30 mins

Hikone Castle

101 375 707*25

Approx. 1 hr 10 mins

Metasequoia Namiki (tree-lined road)

192 184 862*77

A tree-lined road of Metasequoia with a total length of about 2.4 km. The color changes from season to season, and during the autumn leaves season, you can enjoy the scenery changing from yellow to red.

Hiruguchi - Makino, Makino-cho,Takashima-shi, Shiga
Best time to visit: late November to early December

Approx. 1 hr 30 mins

Hieizan Enryakuji Temple

7 866 068*55

Enryakuji Temple Hall　Temple Lodging

7 866 104*11

Sightseeing around Enryakuji Temple, experience asceticism, etc.

Approx. 45 mins

Daigoji Temple

7 413 682*71

Approx. 20 mins

Fushimi Inari Taisha

7 468 601*77

Approx. 40 mins

Komyoji Temple

7 366 190*36

Approx. 1 hr

Arima Onsen　Check-in

12 764 476*47【Arima Onsen Station】

Arima Onsen is said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan. There are plenty of restaurants and souvenir shops, and you can find traditional crafts and local products.

Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo

Approx. 30 mins

Maya Viewline Kikuseidai

12 490 830*71

There is a cable car and ropeway that connects the top of Mt. Maya to the base. The view from Kobe to the Kii Peninsula from Kikuseidai is spectacular. "Night view of Mt. Maya" won the COOL JAPAN AWARD 2019.

2-2, Mayasan-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo

Approx. 30 mins

Arima Onsen　Accommodation

Approx. 5 mins

Zuihoji Park

12 766 030*82

Approx. 50 mins

Katsuoji Temple

52 104 369*41

Approx. 10 mins

Minoh Waterfall

52 071 234*58【Dainichi Parking Lot】

A large waterfall with a drop of 33m, selected as one of the "100 Best Waterfalls in Japan". There is a viewing platform, a bridge, and a rest area on the way to Minoh Waterfall, so you can take a walk while feeling the nature.

1-18 Minookoen, Minoo-shi
Best time to visit: mid-November to early December

Approx. 30 mins

Expo'70 Commemorative Park

1 798 869*14

Approx. 30 mins

Within Osaka　Check-in

1 404 835*63【Osaka Station】

On foot and by cab　Approx. 10 mins

Osaka Castle Park Illumination, sightseeing in Osaka

1 378 013*74【Osaka Castle Park】

Within Osaka Accommodation

Approx. 15 mins

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan or Universal Studios Japan

1 246 144*00【Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan】

Approx. 40 mins

Kansai International Airport

946 357 419*06

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